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Medium-sized seabird, mostly dark brown with a contrasting white belly.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyShearwaters and Petrels
SizeMedium
RarityUncommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in New South Wales from February.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Nicolas Delelis
Range map
Range map
274visible hotspots
3295visible records
2states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Look for the combination of very long narrow wings and a heavy bill. Flight style is typically rather relaxed with slow powerful wingbeats. Breeds on islands in the South Pacific.
Behavior
Found over warm tropical waters, where it can be seen singly or in loose groups with other seabirds over productive feeding areas.
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